Journalism today: International journalists from the John S. Knight Fellows Program at Stanford discuss the challenges of reporting on important news stories. [7:30 p.m., Los Altos Youth Center, 1 South San Antonio Road, Los Altos]

State tax revolt: “What Comes Next?” is the theme of Part 3 of a three-part discussion series on California’s Proposition 13, passed in 1978. Speakers include Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting. [12:30 p.m., SPUR, 654 Mission St., S.F.]

David Hayes-Bautista: The author discusses the history of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and why it is celebrated more widely in the United States than in Mexico. [5 p.m., Towers Conference Room, SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave., S.F.]

Bluestem Brasserie: The steaks, made from grass-fed beef, are recommended today. Look for the roasted half chicken with rosemary and garlic jus, served with crispy spinach and macaroni and cheese. [1 Yerba Buena Lane, S.F.; (415) 547-1111]